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P349 OVF

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,470 mi
Last recorded67,470 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 OVF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 67,470 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,383 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Feb 2009 67,383 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

greese nipple missing nearside front upper ball joint

Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,047 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HANDBRAKE CABLE CORRODED BUT NOT FRAYED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FLOORS TO SILLS HOLED- NOT WITHIN 3Ocm OF STEERING OR SUSPENSION MOUNT

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 58,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

BOLT MISSING FROM ECU ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HAND BRAKE CABLE CORRODED-NOT FRAYED

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FLOORS TO SILLS HOLED- NOT WITHIN 30cm OF STEERING OR SUSPENSION MOUNT

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR RADIUS ARMS TIGHT

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 53,252 miles

as before

Fail 14 Oct 2005 53,252 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise front number plate cracked but still secure at time of test

advise minimal play o/s & n/s track rod ends change as soon as possible

advise minimal play o/s lower swivel joint attend to as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s front subframe rear bushes starting to split

advise o/s front floor rusty but not corroded at time of test

very very "STRONG" advise n/s front tyre outer side wall perished & spliting change as soon as possible

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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P349 OVF is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P349 OVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P349 OVF registered?

P349 OVF is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P349 OVF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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